'They were almost in tears' - Boston United boss can't hide hurt after FA Cup exit

Boston United players react after conceding a goal against Chorley in their FA Cup replay (Image: Tim Hoff)

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In an ironic twist of fate, it booked Chorley a first round clash against Fleetwood — with Haughton and team-mate Matt Urwin subsequently unable to feature due to the FA Cup rules regarding loan players facing their parent clubs.

“It was a very intense game with two teams going at it hell for leather,” reflected Murray. “It was two good teams trying to win the game. There are a million positives we can take from the game but to lose it the way we did is very frustrating.

Boston United boss Adam Murray (Image: Tim Hoff)

“We have got boys in there nearly in tears and I think that shows how much they care for the shirt they are wearing.

"The performance was full-blooded and, if we continue to perform like that, we will be on the end of more victories than defeats.

“The first half was one of the best performances we have put in. It was a proper cup tie and you have to give Chorley their due because they were an excellent opponent. The lad on loan from Fleetwood is League One quality and he was the difference.”

The Pilgrims had led at half-time through James Clifton on 23 minutes but the match sprang into life after the break with four goals inside an 11-minute period.

Haughton levelled for Chorley before Tshimanga countered with United’s second a minute later. Andy Teague headed home from an Adam Blakeman corner on 57 minutes and Haughton fired the visitors in front for the first time four minutes later.

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Jordan Keane rattled a post for the Pilgrims, with the ball appearing to have crossed the line but not being awarded as a goal, before substitute Gregg Smith levelled with eight minutes remaining.

Urwin excelled to keep out further efforts from Smith and Tshimanga, while Jason Walker smacked the crossbar for Chorley in a frenetic finale.

Extra-time saw Matt Hughes dismissed for the visitors for an off-the-ball clash with Jan Yeomans but Chorley had the last laugh when Haughton blasted home his hat-trick goal to break United hearts in the 111 minute.